Crime Victims' Rights
Ask for a Fee Waiver if you can't afford filing fees
In most cases, you have to pay a fee to file papers with the court. If you can’t afford the filing fee, you can ask the court for a “fee waiver” in order to file for free. With a fee waiver, you also may not have to pay for certified copies, sheriff's service of process fees, or other costs related to starting a case, such as the cost for a court reporter to be at your trial.
Permanent Residence for Victims of Crimes
This page includes information about obtaining lawful status if you are the victim of certain crimes (including domestic abuse) and can obtain a certification that you are, have been or will be helpful in the investigation or prosecution of the crime.
Victim Assistance
Victims of both juvenile and adult offenders a voice in the criminal justice system and a right to recover losses through restitution.
What are Victims Rights?
In the state of California, victims have a number of rights throughout the criminal justice process.
How to apply for compensation for victims
Get help from an advocate or complete your own application.
What are Victims Rights?
In the state of California, victims have a number of rights throughout the criminal justice process.
Ask for a Fee Waiver if you can't afford filing fees
In most cases, you have to pay a fee to file papers with the court. If you can’t afford the filing fee, you can ask the court for a “fee waiver” in order to file for free. With a fee waiver, you also may not have to pay for certified copies, sheriff's service of process fees, or other costs related to starting a case, such as the cost for a court reporter to be at your trial.
How to apply for compensation for victims
Get help from an advocate or complete your own application.
Permanent Residence for Victims of Crimes
This page includes information about obtaining lawful status if you are the victim of certain crimes (including domestic abuse) and can obtain a certification that you are, have been or will be helpful in the investigation or prosecution of the crime.
Victim Assistance
Victims of both juvenile and adult offenders a voice in the criminal justice system and a right to recover losses through restitution.
What are Victims Rights?
In the state of California, victims have a number of rights throughout the criminal justice process.